severely

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

In a severe manner.

Adverb

Examples

After the first day they left her severely alone, their plea to their husbands, her uncompromising independence.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “severely” mean?

In a severe manner.

Is “severely” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.